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by The Rev. Dr. William C. Pender, May 13, 2012

Permanent Link | Posted in Sermon Archive at Monday, May 14th, 2012

New church photo directory

It’s time for a new church directory! Lifetouch will photograph Church members’ families on May 21-23, June 14-16, and June 26th (at the Church, in the James Park Classroom), although sign-ups for June 26th are not currently available. In-Church sign-ups have concluded, but there are still two ways you can sign-up: on-line by clicking the link at the bottom of this page, or by calling the Church office during normal office hours at 865-546-2531. Families that sign up online will receive a $10 coupon good towards the purchase of additional photographs. All families that have their photograph taken for the directory will receive a complementary 8×10 photograph and a Church photo directory. When having your picture taken, please dress as if you were going to a worship service.

Please click here to signup online for the photography sessions.

Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Calendar Items, Children News, Sermon Archive, Young Adult News, Youth News at Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Sermon: “Easter Again…Mathew’s Take on It”

Audio: Complete Service

Sermon Text

by The Rev. Dr. William Pender, April 15, 2012

Permanent Link | Posted in Sermon Archive at Sunday, April 15th, 2012

2012 Congregational Mission Trip

The mission trip this year is open to the entire congregation (minimum age 14; 12 with a parent present) and will be held from June 3-9. We will be helping our neighbors in West Virginia overcome the devastation of natural disasters or poverty. Wednesday is a rest day so you can go for Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday or the full week. If you cannot attend the whole week, please consider joining us for the first or latter half of the week.

The cost for the trip is $125 for two days or $250 for the full week. The fee includes transportation, lodging, meals while at the center, and our contribution to the cost of supplies for the tasks. We will be staying at a church in Hampden, West Virginia. Sunday school classrooms are converted into dormitories. There are cots for approximately 30 people. There are two bathrooms and two showers. There is wi-fi available. Groups have the opportunity to participate in the Tuesday evening youth program!

For more information, please contact the church office or email: missiontrip@fpcknox.org.

Register Online

From the West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps (WVMAW) website:

http://www.wvpresbytery.org/Ministries/WVMAW/tabid/68/Default.aspx

The West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps (WVMAW) is a Christian ministry supported in part by the Presbyterian Church (USA) that offers the opportunity for discipleship by partnering with those in need whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters or by the disaster of poverty in areas of West Virginia.

WVMAW – Frequently Asked Questions

WVMAW Statement of Values

♦We strive to serve people in ways that will be sustaining for the good of their communities as well as for the good of individuals and families.

♦We encourage spiritual and faith development among those who serve as well as those who are served by our efforts.

♦We seek to encourage and enable mission leadership that will strengthen churches and community members, bringing new life and vitality to West Virginia and beyond.

♦We seek to treat all people with respect and dignity, regardless of their situation.

♦We believe that volunteers are called by God to be partners in ministry.

♦We seek to help people find safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.

♦We are committed to careful stewardship of all resources entrusted to our care.

♦We seek to witness to the goodness of God by providing quality workmanship on all jobs we undertake.

♦We believe that God opens the doors that provide opportunities for ministries that can make a real difference in people’s lives.

♦We seek to find those opportunities for service, and to partner with other organizations involved in similar ministries.

Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Calendar Items, Sermon Archive, Young Adult News, Youth News at Wednesday, April 11th, 2012